Alyssa Dawn Phillips, experienced Family Law attorney in Warrenton, VA with 191 reviews
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Alyssa Dawn Phillips

27 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA

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University of Baltimore School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
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University of Arizona, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Norma bobst

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25 Feb, 2025
Great attorney.....choose Mark you'll be thankful you did!!!!
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Christine duvall

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08 Feb, 2025
I highly recommend Alyssa Phillips with Mark B. Williams & Associates. She was my attorney during one of the most difficult times of my life—navigating divorce and child custody/support. This process is never easy; it’s emotionally draining and overwhelming. But Alyssa made all the difference. Not only is she exceptionally skilled at what she does, but she also genuinely cares. Every time I met with her, I felt heard, supported, and reassured. She walked this journey with me—guiding me, listening to me, and being my voice of reason. Most importantly, she fought for me with both compassion and expertise. Alyssa is the perfect combination of fierce advocacy and heartfelt dedication. She truly had my best interests at heart every step of the way. If you need an attorney who will stand by you and fight for you, Alyssa is your attorney!
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Sharon reid

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07 Feb, 2025
Alyssa is the best! She is so skilled in her work, she doesn't miss a beat. I feel very fortunate she handled my case. The outcome could not have been better. Thank you Alyssa, Sharon Reid
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Alyssa Phillips is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney who understands the court process well
“Alyssa Phillips is a sharp, knowledgeable and informed attorney who not only knows family law extremely well but is very insightful and informative about the entire court process.”
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Alyssa is professional, caring, and focused on her clients' best interests
“Alyssa was professional, informative, and cared about each individual associated with the case.”
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Alyssa is effective in negotiations and trial, advocating strongly for her clients
“Going into this case, Alyssa made it clear to us what was expected and worked very hard. We did not actually win our grandparent case, but without Alyssa's excellent representation, we could not have gotten close.”
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Alyssa's services can be expensive, but many reviewers felt she was worth the cost
“Alyssa is worth every penny.”

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